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Old 24th Nov 2007, 10:32
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ROTORVATION
 
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Hi there,

If you want to be a pilot then go for it. However, make sure you have a back up plan, and you can get your self the income you require from another industry sector if you need it.

Generally, a newbie CPL FI will not get any where near that amount of money. The problem is it can occasionally happen, as it did with me. I fell into an Instructors position at a shool who had just had two people leave. In the first year I worked myself hard and made £35000 and the second year pulled in £44000.

A realistic first year salary for a new FI is 18000 - 20000 if you work hard and are willing to travel.

Good luck
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